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My favorite and the best resources on how to start a graphic design freelance business

I started my graphic design freelance business in late 2019. I knew about many of the resources I would need to reach my goals but didn’t have the means to invest in them like I wanted to at the start. As I got more clients and customers, I grew my investment resources.

To start your small business, here are a few resources I’ve acquired to make sure my small graphic design freelance business is thriving.

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7 Ways to gain work experience for the entry-level professional

Are you worried your lack of work experience will keep you from securing the entry-level job of your dreams?

There are multiple ways to show an employer you have what it takes in the creative industry that has little to do with actual job experience.

Here are 7 areas that will help you find and utilize your talents for your job search.

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Best Graphic Design books for how to start your creative business start-up

I remember reading one of the graphic design books on this list, Creative Strategy and the Business of Design, and thinking I could start my graphic design business after reading this book.

I won’t lie and say it was smooth sailing from there but, I knew I would have a strategy for my design process and could start my graphic design business with more clarity than before.

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Book Review: Creative Strategy and the Business of Design

Business is not one of my strong suits. Douglas Davis’ Creative Strategy and the Business of Design helped me understand the main key-points that my peers repeatedly had to explain to me.

All-in-all Davis helps graphic designers and creatives to learn how to speak and approach businesses in a way that will help graphic designer’s careers gain a sense of freedom and understanding.

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